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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The 2021\/22 edition of the National County Sports Meet, Liberia\u2019s biggest sporting festival, is set to kick-off Saturday, December 11, in Kakata, Margibi County.
\nThis year\u2019s edition was officially launched on Wednesday, December 1, by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in partnership with Orange Liberia, official sponsor of the County.
\nFirstly organized in 1956 with the aim of unifying the country, the theme for this year is \u201cCommemorating 200 Years of Togetherness Through Sports.\u201d
\nLiberia will commence the celebration of its bicentennial, a year-long season of events that are meant to reclaim and herald Liberia\u2019s pioneering role in Pan-Africanism, rebrand the country after its recent checkered history, while also celebrating Liberia\u2019s rich cultural heritage and showcasing the vast tourism attractions.
\nYouth and Sports Minister D. Zoegar Wilson assured Liberians that all is set for this year’s edition as counties will feature teams in five sporting disciplines this year. They include Football, Kickball, Basketball, Volleyball and Athletics.
\nHe also disclosed that the government has budgeted US$500,000 for the month-long event, an amount of which each county will receive US$21,000.
\nIn continuation of the sponsorship agreement signed between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Orange Liberia in 2019, the telecommunications operator has provided US$40,000 and has \u201clots of goodies\u201d packaged for spectators to enjoy their moments at the country\u2019s biggest sporting event.
\nMargibi will face Grand Bassa in both kickball and football of the opening match.
\nThe group fixtures:<\/p>\n

Group A
\nMargibi (Hosts)
\nGrand Bassa
\nRiver Gee
\nMontserrado
\nGroup B
\nNimba (Hosts)
\nRivercess
\nGrand Kru
\nBong<\/p>\n

Group C
\nGrand Gedeh (Hosts)
\nMaryland
\nSinoe
\nGroup D
\nBomi (Hosts)
\nCape Mount
\nLofa
\nGbarpolu<\/p>\n

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